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The Syrian Crisis

Posted on August 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

Putin rubbishes the claim that chemical weapons were used by the Assad government??? What a mess! the US have more or less backed themselves into a corner on this issue. The UK and France, Canada and others are only giving … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

Another Great day in the History of Canada, Happy Birthday everyone. My arrival in Canada happened twice, both times on the same date and in the same month, but in different years. I first arrived at Halifax on the 18th … Continue reading →

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This is God’s Country

Posted on March 4, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is the beauty that Linda and I awoke to this morning 4th March 2013. The surrounding land blanketed in a fresh coat of snow, the branches of the trees laden and bowed. It would be difficult to surpass the … Continue reading →

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This Provincial Government???Needs Reform

Posted on February 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

I think this article by Paul MacNeill is well worth re-posting, it is very accurate and true. Wes Sheridan take note!!!! A government without vision is no government at all. It is merely a political caretaker punting the issues of … Continue reading →

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Where Oh Where does the Senator Live???

Posted on February 15, 2013 by irishroverpei

I know I said I’d not post anymore political subject material,  I’m really sorry but I just can’t resist having a go at the Canadian Senate and the Senators therein. We started off a few days ago with three Senators … Continue reading →

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My Sunday is a Sad One

Posted on January 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

Its not a good day!!!my back is giving me a lot of pain and I couldn’t attend church, Arsenal lost 2-1 to Chelsea and the weather is miserable. Nayway to cheer myself up ‘m posting this poem. Its about England … Continue reading →

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Crossing Northumberland Strait????

Posted on January 13, 2013 by irishroverpei

The Confederation Bridge (13klms) was completed in May 1997 and linked Prince Edward Island with the rest of Canada. It was a huge improvement over the original ice boats and later the ferries. Getting on and off the Island could … Continue reading →

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Democracy or Dictatorship???

Posted on July 21, 2012 by irishroverpei

My blog today is in regard to local provincial politics, however this is an issue more widespread in democratic nations than you might realize. I have pasted below a letter I sent to my member of the provincial government . … Continue reading →

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Prince Edward Distillery (A Rum Story)

Posted on June 1, 2012 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! what a great day, we started out this morning with our friends Carl and Jan. We headed out of Charlottetown at 10.30am. At Naufrage harbour we stopped for a wonderful lunch at the Shipwreck Point Cafe . I ordered … Continue reading →

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Home at Last.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by irishroverpei

Just a brief post, I’m exhausted after driving and sailing for the last 24 hours. We left Grand Falls NFLD yesterday morning 9.30 am and drove off the ferry at Sydney NS 7.30 am this morning. We arrived home at … Continue reading →

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